Netflix Officially Adds Sylvester Stallone’s Explosive ’90s Survival Thriller

Sylvester Stallone’s 1993 action thriller *Cliffhanger* joined Netflix in the United States on 1 November, giving subscribers access to one of his best-known films. Set among icy mountain peaks, the film follows rescue climber Gabe Walker as he discovers that a call for help is a trap and must contend with armed criminals.

Directed by Renny Harlin, the film earned $255 million worldwide against a reported $65 million budget. Its cast includes John Lithgow and Michael Rooker, and it has a 67% critics’ score and 53% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. A reboot starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan is scheduled for 2027, while a sequel was announced as in development in September 2025.